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| Scientific Name: Protomelas spilonotus (Mara Rocks) |
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| Pronunciation: pr
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| Common Name(s): Sulfur Head, Haplochromis ovatus |
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| Geo. Origin: Mara Rocks, Chilumba, Ruarwe, Eccles Reef, & Mbenji Is., Malawi; Nkhungu Reef, Nkhungu Pt., & |
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| Habitat: Wave-washed upper habitat at steep rock coasts |
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| Diet: Carnivore |
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| Gender Differences: Dimorphic |
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| Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder |
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| Temperament: Peaceful |
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| Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
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| Maximum Size: 10" |
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| Temperature: 78 - 82°F |
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| pH: 7.8 - 8.6 |
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| Water Hardness: Hard |
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| Difficulty: 2 |
| Images: |
Sexually active male Close up F0 male displaying F0 female taking fry back in!! Close up Adult male Adult male F0 female Maturing male Sexually active male Sexually active male |
| Photo Credit: Thuy Le |
| Articles: | Species Article Haps Vs. Mbuna |
| Comments: |
| This species forms small feeding schools in mid-water several feet away from large boulders. Males and females feed on plankton (when available) as well as soft-bodied invertebrates that either fall in or are washed into the water. Territories are defended in the open water. Females only grow to 2/3 the total length of males. |
